Apple confirmed today that the iPad won't be used as a home hub after the release of the new software this fall.
Apple says that the iPad won't be a home hub. The Home app will display this information after it's updated to iOS 16.
A home hub is required to take advantage of features like receiving accessory notifications and allowing other people to control your home. You will not be able to view shared homes until those homes are also upgraded to the latest HomeKit. iPad will no longer be supported as a home hub.
With Apple dropping support for the iPad as a home hub, users will need to have a HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV in order to take advantage of features that are enabled by a hub.
In the first iPadOS 16 beta, it was possible to set an iPad as a home hub, even though the iPad wouldn't be able to be used as a home hub. The website states that only Apple TV and HomePod are supported as home hubs.
There is a suggestion in the code that Apple is removing the home hub feature from the iPad. The company hasn't explained why the iPad won't be a home hub, but it's possible that it's related to Apple's Matter smart home standard implementation.
HomeKit users will be able to add more accessories to their HomeKit setup later this year.
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